Mentzelia laevicaulis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Cornales |
Family: | Loasaceae |
Genus: | Mentzelia |
Species: | M. laevicaulis
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Binomial name | |
Mentzelia laevicaulis |
Mentzelia laevicaulis is a showy wildflower native to western North America. Its common names include giant blazingstar[1] and smoothstem blazingstar.[1]
This is a widespread plant which can be found in sandy, rocky, and disturbed areas, such as roadsides.